Chile senate chief wants 15 years for illegal bookies

The amendment also makes criminal liability apply to legal entities, not just individuals, behind illegal betting sites.

The hit

Chile’s senate president Paulina Núñez has tabled an amendment to the country’s online gambling bill proposing up to 15 years in prison for those who promote illegal betting sites, according to Yogonet. The amendment also adds fines of up to 10,000 UTM & criminal liability for the companies behind these platforms.

Why it matters

The bill would let Chile go after the business structures behind illegal betting, not just the websites. Permanent site blocking, payment restrictions & liability for legal entities would make it harder for unlicensed operators to work around bans or hide ownership. For bettors, it signals a tougher line on unregulated platforms as Chile’s wider gambling law moves through the senate.

The record

Maximum prison term proposed	15 years, in aggravated cases (Núñez amendment)
Maximum fine proposed	10,000 UTM for illegal gambling promotion (Núñez amendment)
Aggravating factor added	use of false identities or fictitious corporate structures to hide owners
Enforcement tool proposed	judicial procedure for permanent blocking of sites, apps & channels

What happens next

Watch for the amendment’s progress through Chile’s senate as the wider online gambling regulation bill continues debate.

Sources: Chile: Senate president proposes up to 15 years in prison for illegal gambling operators

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